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Texas DMV driver's license practice test 5

Try this free Texas practice test for the driver's license knowledge exam: 25 questions from the Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7). The sections it covers most are Chapter 6: Signaling, Passing, and Turning (2), Chapter 8: Speed and Speed Limits (2), and Chapter 11: Motor Vehicle Crashes (1). To start, you'll answer this: "Where should you slow down to leave a highway?" Explanations follow every answer.

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Questions
25
Passing score
70% (18 of 25)
Mistakes allowed
7
Official handbook
Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7)

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Question 1 of 250 of 25 answered

Where should you slow down to leave a highway?

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Every question comes from one of these sections of the official handbook.

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  1. Question 1: Where should you slow down to leave a highway?

    • A. In the highway lane before the exit
    • B. On the exit ramp
    • C. In the left lane

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 9: Some Special Driving Situations

  2. Question 2: At night, a bicycle's front lamp must be visible from how far?

    • A. 100 feet
    • B. 500 feet
    • C. 1,000 feet

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 13: Bicycle Laws and Safety

  3. Question 3: What is the minimum age for a Texas learner license?

    • A. 14, with a parent's written permission
    • B. 16, after passing the driving exam
    • C. 15, after the classroom part of driver education

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 1: Your License to Drive

  4. Question 4: What does a red X over a lane mean?

    • A. Don't drive in that lane
    • B. The lane is for buses
    • C. Slow to 20 mph

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers

  5. Question 5: You can't get into the proper lane within half a block of your turn. What should you do?

    • A. Don't turn; keep going straight
    • B. Cut across lanes to make the turn
    • C. Stop and wait for a gap

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 6: Signaling, Passing, and Turning

  6. Question 6: Which shape is generally used for regulatory signs?

    • A. Horizontal rectangle
    • B. Diamond
    • C. Vertical rectangle

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers

  7. Question 7: Can a 17-year-old use a hands-free phone while driving in Texas?

    • A. Yes, if the phone is mounted on the dash
    • B. No, only in an emergency
    • C. Yes, but only for calls, never for texting

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 1: Your License to Drive

  8. Question 8: In Texas, may an adult read or send a text while driving?

    • A. No, it's against the law
    • B. Yes, while stopped at a red light
    • C. Yes, when driving under 30 mph

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 9: Some Special Driving Situations

  9. Question 9: You fail the knowledge exam on your first try. How long is your application held?

    • A. 30 days
    • B. One year
    • C. 90 days

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 1: Your License to Drive

  10. Question 10: A crash on a freeway main lane damages only the cars, and both can be driven. What must you do?

    • A. Leave them exactly where they are and wait for police
    • B. Drive home and report it later
    • C. Move them off the main lanes as soon as possible

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 11: Motor Vehicle Crashes

  11. Question 11: How should you make a right turn?

    • A. Stay as close as possible to the right edge
    • B. Swing wide into the next lane to make the turn easier
    • C. Turn from the center lane

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 6: Signaling, Passing, and Turning

  12. Question 12: A police officer directing traffic waves you through a red light. What should you do?

    • A. Wait for the light to turn green
    • B. Stop and ask the officer to repeat it
    • C. Obey the officer and go

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers

  13. Question 13: You have a blowout. What should you do?

    • A. Ease off the gas, brake gently, and steer straight
    • B. Brake hard at once to stop before the tire gets worse
    • C. Swerve to the shoulder quickly while keeping your speed

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 9: Some Special Driving Situations

  14. Question 14: What does a crossbuck sign show?

    • A. That a train is coming now
    • B. Where the train tracks are
    • C. That the crossing is closed

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers

  15. Question 15: What is the maximum fine for a first DWI offense?

    • A. $500
    • B. $10,000
    • C. $2,000

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 10: Alcohol and Drug Impact on the Driving Ability

  16. Question 16: Your car stalls on the tracks and a train is coming. Which way should you run?

    • A. Away from the train, along the tracks
    • B. Toward the train, away from the tracks
    • C. Stay in the car with your belt on

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 4: Right-of-Way

  17. Question 17: A tow truck is stopped on the road with lights flashing. What must you do?

    • A. Slow to 20 mph below the limit or move out of its lane
    • B. Nothing, the rule is only for police cars
    • C. Stop behind it until it leaves

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 8: Speed and Speed Limits

  18. Question 18: Can you show proof of insurance on your phone in Texas?

    • A. No, only a printed card is accepted
    • B. Yes, an image on a wireless device is accepted
    • C. Only if the police officer agrees to it

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 3: Safety Responsibility

  19. Question 19: On a road with three or more lanes going one way, you and another car both move into the same center lane. You come from the right. Who yields?

    • A. The driver coming from the left
    • B. You, the driver coming from the right
    • C. Whoever is driving the larger vehicle

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 4: Right-of-Way

  20. Question 20: Your car starts to skid. Which way do you turn the steering wheel?

    • A. Opposite the direction of the skid
    • B. In the direction of the skid
    • C. Hold it straight

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 9: Some Special Driving Situations

  21. Question 21: Who must wear a safety belt in Texas?

    • A. The driver and all passengers, at any age
    • B. Only people in the front seat and young children
    • C. Only people under 17

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 14: Additional Safety Tips

  22. Question 22: In good conditions above 30 mph, what following gap does the handbook give?

    • A. 4 seconds
    • B. 2 seconds
    • C. 8 seconds

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 8: Speed and Speed Limits

  23. Question 23: How often must a vehicle registered in Texas be inspected?

    • A. Every year
    • B. Every two years
    • C. Only when it's sold

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 2: Vehicle Inspection and Registration

  24. Question 24: What does a flashing yellow left-turn arrow allow?

    • A. A protected left turn while oncoming traffic is stopped
    • B. No turn until the arrow turns green
    • C. A left turn after yielding to oncoming traffic

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers

  25. Question 25: If you must stop on a rural highway, from how far should your vehicle be visible?

    • A. 50 feet in each direction
    • B. 1,000 feet in each direction
    • C. 200 feet in each direction

    Source:Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 7: Parking, Stopping, or Standing

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